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Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA·Public·~86% acceptance

Located in Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $23,015 per year. About 73% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,509 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,015/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $33,766
Aid cuts ~$10,751/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.35–3.85
SAT (middle 50%)1060–1290
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
73%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$51,931
median earnings, 6yr
$60,509
median earnings, 10yr
How Christopher Newport reads an application

What Christopher Newport requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essays
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiencyOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Christopher Newport requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
At Christopher Newport University, the average net price after aid is about $23,015 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $33,766 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Christopher Newport University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1060–1290 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
What are Christopher Newport University's application deadlines?
Christopher Newport University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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